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£24,882 - £56,450

Country: United States

Currency: GBP

Updated: 11 Nov 2018

Individuals Reporting: 41

Job Description for Business Analyst, IT

A business analyst, IT, focuses on improving operations that involve information technology within a company. The business analyst offers consultation to management in an effort to help the company become more effective. The IT business analyst will analyze the hardware, software, and IT services that are being employed in a company. Analyses will have to be carried out in order to determine areas that need improvement. It is also important to have strong research skills in order to determine the latest trends and solutions.

The analyst will then peruse the results and make suggestions as to what should be changed regarding company IT policies, IT structure, and IT operations. When problems are detected, the analyst should carry out problem-solving techniques in order to come up with a solution. When solutions are implemented, the analyst should continue to monitor these solutions to analyze their efficiency and to make continuous improvements. Knowledge of SQL is important, in order to be able to analyze data from databases. The business analyst should be able to carry out analyses, such as cost benefit analyses. Therefore, strong mathematical skills are essential. Presentation and report-making skills are important in order to present the findings to upper management.

Many positions require a master’s degree in information technology or a related field. Other positions prefer proven experience in IT business analyses over the educational requirements. Many positions offered are full-time. Some positions require that a business analyst works directly for a company, while others work for an agency that provides analyses services to various companies. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Business Analyst, IT Tasks

Create project plans for information technology development and testing.

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Pay by Experience for a Business Analyst, IT has a positive trend. An entry-level Business Analyst, IT with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₤33,000 based on 562 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Business Analyst, IT with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₤41,000 based on 291 salaries. An experienced Business Analyst, IT which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₤46,000 based on 166 salaries. A Business Analyst, IT with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₤47,000 based on 41 salaries.